How much does a meter reader make in Rhode Island?
$56,830a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Rhode Island. That is $27.32 an hour or $4,736 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.32
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,880Median: $56,830Highest 10%: $67,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,880 | $21.58 | |
| 25th | $53,600 | $25.77 | |
| Median | $56,830 | $27.32 | |
| 75th | $58,740 | $28.24 | |
| 90th | $67,750 | $32.57 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $56,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 15. West Virginia | $59,430 |
| 16. Delaware | $58,240 |
| 17. New York | $56,960 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $56,830 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $54,150 |
| 20. Hawaii | $51,910 |
| 21. Kansas | $49,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $27.32 ($56,830 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $56,830 against $48,150 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for meter reader pay?
Rhode Island ranks 18 of 39 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays meter readers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $56,830 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.